Argyll Jacket and Waist coat

[creagdhubh]

Tough for around that price. It's certainly doable, however you may not receive a high quality item that will last many, many years. I stand behind such Scottish companies as Lochcarron, Kinloch-Anderson, Stewart Christie, and of course there are quite a few others that produce high-quality goods - you really get what you pay for - especially with Highland attire. Save up. Don't settle for cheaper, lower-quality items...you may be happier you did in the long run. Just my honest opinon mate.

Cheers,

[RockyR]

Tough for around that price. It's certainly doable, however you may not receive a high quality item that will last many, many years. I stand behind such Scottish companies as Lochcarron, Kinloch-Anderson, Stewart Christie, and of course there are quite a few others that produce high-quality goods - you really get what you pay for - especially with Highland attire. Save up. Don't settle for cheaper, lower-quality items...you may be happier you did in the long run. Just my honest opinon mate.

Cheers,

As an FYI, the jackets we carry (at $330 for an Argyll Jacket and 5 button Vest) are made in Scotland by a company that also makes jackets for at least 1 of the companies you mentioned above under that company's own brand name. Just because a retailer isn't based in Scotland does not mean the product is not Scottish, nor does it mean that it's cheap.

I will agree with you in principle that for the MOST part, you 'get what you pay for', however, an investigation into a product's quality / manufacturing / origin is warranted before writing it off as 'cheap'. If it is a 'made in Scotland' jacket and is a 17 oz barathea with quality tailoring, I would hardly call it cheap, even if the price is lower than some.

[CMcG]

As an FYI, the jackets we carry (at $330 for an Argyll Jacket and 5 button Vest) are made in Scotland by a company that also makes jackets for at least 1 of the companies you mentioned above under that company's own brand name. Just because a retailer isn't based in Scotland does not mean the product is not Scottish, nor does it mean that it's cheap.

I will agree with you in principle that for the MOST part, you 'get what you pay for', however, an investigation into a product's quality / manufacturing / origin is warranted before writing it off as 'cheap'. If it is a 'made in Scotland' jacket and is a 17 oz barathea with quality tailoring, I would hardly call it cheap, even if the price is lower than some.

[Spartan Tartan]

As to your question, I am not familiar with the company you mention. Although if you go with them, please give a review. I am also in the market for an argyll and waistcoat, but I am saving my pennies for one from USAKilts. I recently got a "tank" from Rocky and just love it! They do offer, as previously noted, a set for about $330 which is close to your budget...

[MacLowlife]

Skye Highland Outfitters is owned by NorCal Piper, aka Josh, who is a frequent poster on this site. I have bought from him and found him to be extremely friendly. The quality of his merchandise is quite good. I believe you will be pleased.

[Geoff Withnell]

As to your question, I am not familiar with the company you mention. Although if you go with them, please give a review. I am also in the market for an argyll and waistcoat, but I am saving my pennies for one from USAKilts. I recently got a "tank" from Rocky and just love it! They do offer, as previously noted, a set for about $330 which is close to your budget...

I have an argyll and waistcoat from USAK. I've had it for about a year and half, worn it to two Marine Corp Birthday Balls, and several other occasions. I paln to wear it to my daughter's wedding this July (her request). The workmanship is the best, and the fabric is really good wool. I remain quite pleased. I expect I will wear it at suitable occasions for the rest of my life.

Quality? I would say so.

Geoff Withnell

[creagdhubh]

Cheers mate!

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[creagdhubh]

As an FYI, the jackets we carry (at $330 for an Argyll Jacket and 5 button Vest) are made in Scotland by a company that also makes jackets for at least 1 of the companies you mentioned above under that company's own brand name. Just because a retailer isn't based in Scotland does not mean the product is not Scottish, nor does it mean that it's cheap.

I will agree with you in principle that for the MOST part, you 'get what you pay for', however, an investigation into a product's quality / manufacturing / origin is warranted before writing it off as 'cheap'. If it is a 'made in Scotland' jacket and is a 17 oz barathea with quality tailoring, I would hardly call it cheap, even if the price is lower than some.

Cheers mate, thanks for the information. I was not too familiar with your company - I have perused the website and find that you have an excellent selection of tweeds for the jackets and waistcoats in which you discussed. I suppose my advice was based in the fact that one should really "shop around" and conduct thorough research before investing in such a substantial piece of Highland day attire (besides the kilt-obviously). I am quite pleased to see that you offer tweed jackets and waistcoats at the $300-$330 dollar range - that's brilliant! Let's just say that you have my undivided attention at the moment, as I am in the market for a new tweed jacket and matching waistcoat myself - one specifically with a window pane design. Thanks again Rocky.

Kind regards,

[RockyR]

Cheers mate, thanks for the information. I was not too familiar with your company - I have perused the website and find that you have an excellent selection of tweeds for the jackets and waistcoats in which you discussed. I suppose my advice was based in the fact that one should really "shop around" and conduct thorough research before investing in such a substantial piece of Highland day attire (besides the kilt-obviously). I am quite pleased to see that you offer tweed jackets and waistcoats at the $300-$330 dollar range - that's brilliant! Let's just say that you have my undivided attention at the moment, as I am in the market for a new tweed jacket and matching waistcoat myself - one specifically with a window pane design. Thanks again Rocky.

Kind regards,

I have a BUNCH more window pane designs that we can do (we're going to be re-doing the tweed jacket page and update with roughly 25 tweeds... some different than current and some the same)... as to not hijack the thread, email me and I can show you some pics: rocky@usakilts.com

[OC Richard]

The Scottish jacket world is getting more and more tricky to navigate, because many of the Scottish retailers are now selling jackets made in... I'm not sure where, but not in the UK. While over in Glasgow in 2007, while in one Scottish outfitter/kilt hire shop, I looked inside their jackets in vain for a "made in Scotland/UK/GB" label.

I've bought a couple jackets off Ebay from Scottish kilt hire shops which were clearly not made in the UK. The wording of the Ebay listings seem often to be purposely vague in that regard.

So go with trusted sellers and buy Scottish-made jackets if at all possible.

I'd love to see Rocky's windowpane jackets! I love that style!